Sheikh Hamdan approves performance bonus worth Dhs152 million for government employees in Dubai

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council, approved the disbursement of a performance-based bonus totalling Dhs152 million to civilian employees of Dubai Government entities. The decision is aimed at motivating employees to consistently excel in their performance.

Sheikh Hamdan stressed that the Dubai government continues to provide an exemplary work environment for its cadres and launch initiatives that encourage giving and creativity, in a way that translates the visions of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, and his permanent directives to nurture human competencies and motivate them to provide the best performance, in a way that enhances productivity and quality of work, and contributes to consolidating the development process and positioning Dubai as the best destination for work and living in the world.

Sheikh Hamdan said: “Our adoption of performance bonuses in the amount of Dhs152 million for employees who excel in loyalty and performance under the umbrella of one team comes in the context of the approach that the Dubai government has established over the past decades in caring for the human element, encouraging initiative and innovation, presenting creative ideas, and supporting their owners to embody them on the ground to represents the spirit of Dubai’s successful experience in management and flexible government work that keeps pace with developments and the aspirations of society, reflects positively on the quality of life of citizens and residents, and contributes to achieving the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.”

Sheikh Hamdan added: “We are proud of the distinguished performance of Dubai government employees, and we are proud of the race of employees in our government institutions to excel and provide the best services to the residents of Dubai. We hope that this reward will be an additional incentive for everyone affiliated with government work.

“Our appreciation for the achievement is limitless and everyone who leaves an imprint on his work must gain the appreciation he deserves. The Dubai government does not forget the distinguished employees. This is how we were and this is how we will remain. Excellence is part of our identity and at the core of our work in Dubai.”